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24-07-2010, 15:46
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:frown::frown::confused:Wot........................................No MD Quiz this week ???????????????????:help:
I've got an emergency one tucked up my sleeve if that will help !
Nice to be able to go back to trust and friendship!!!!!!!!!
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Oh! it wears a man down into the ground
It's the strangest elation
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Oh it leaves a man weary
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MD Pop Quiz Thirteen
Q1 What did Alice Cooper’s father do for a living?
Ans
He was a vicar.
Q2 What sort of music is found on the labels, Treasure Island Coxone and Tuff Gong ?
Ans
Reggae
Q3 In which band, did Mike Oldfield play, before issuing” Tubular Bells”?
Ans
Kevin Ayer’s Whole Wide World
Q4 What did Deutsche Grammophon become the first record company to do ?
Ans
Issue only CDs and no more vinyl.
Q5 Who was the founder of Atlantic records
Ans
Armut Eurtegun
Q6 What was the Beatles’ publishing company called?
Ans
Northern Songs ( It could be argued that Apple Publishing was also theirs!)
Q7 Which band parodied David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust character as Ciggy Barlust?
Ans
The Strawbs?
Q8 The motivation for Elvis to go to Sun records was to record a personal record, who was it for ?
Ans
His Mother
Q9 What does EMI stand for ?
Ans
Electric and Musical Industries.
Q10 Marc Bolan’s last name is a combination of his hero’s names, who was his hero ?
Ans
Bob Dylan Bo lan .
Nice to be able to go back to trust and friendship!!!!!!!!!
It's a mixed up sensation this being alive
Oh! it wears a man down into the ground
It's the strangest elation
I can't describe it
Oh it leaves a man weary
It makes a man frown..............................Chris Simpson ( "Mixed Up Sensations" 1975 Martin's Cafe )
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3, 4, 7, 9, & 10 wrong.
5/10.
Mediocre score...
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well, I did get #8 right.
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Got one I made up last week and thought if you're not busy give it a go during the week. Almost finished with another one now.
http://www.wecalleditmusic.com/2010/07/s...-quiz.html
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Only managed 4 & 5 right on your mid-week challenge Jwee.
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Not sure if it's my turn, but...
Q1 Phil Collins found success both with Genesis, and in a solo capacity. With which Jazz/Fusion band did he also record ?
Ans Brand X
Q2 Which American singer has used Mike Bloomfield, Robbie Robertson, Mick Ronson, Mick Taylor, & Tom Petty on guitar for touring purposes ?
Ans Bob Dylan
Q3 Which Funk frontman was married to Kathleen Silva on stage before 20,000 people in â74 ?
Ans Sylvester Stewart, or Sly Stone, of Sly & The Family Stone
Q4 What was the name of the record label launched by the band Led Zeppelin ?
Ans Swan Song
Q5 Which Pop singer is the only artist to have played at the Live Aid, Live 8, and Live Earth benefit concerts ?
Ans Madonna
Q6 Who portrayed Billie Holiday in the â72 movie biopic Lady Sings The Blues ?
Ans Diana Ross
Q7 Who were the first UK Punk band to release a single, and what was the song ?
Ans The Damned, with New Rose
Q8 Which iconic music festival in â69 was billed as âAn Antiquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace And Musicâ
Ans Woodstock
Q9 With which Alternative band was Layne Staley â who died in â02 â the vocalist ?
Ans Alice in Chains
Q10 Which Beach Boy made the solo album Pacific Ocean Blue ?
Ans Dennis Wilson
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Must be evens week for me.
I got 2,4,6,8,10 right
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think I may have dropped the ball
sorry guys, I'll get next week.
still not sure where jwee fits in here.
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six for me !
Nice to be able to go back to trust and friendship!!!!!!!!!
It's a mixed up sensation this being alive
Oh! it wears a man down into the ground
It's the strangest elation
I can't describe it
Oh it leaves a man weary
It makes a man frown..............................Chris Simpson ( "Mixed Up Sensations" 1975 Martin's Cafe )
